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one full month is a ridiculously long time for us to go without chipper. we're all dying for him to join us on friday so we can live it up in glorious oregon for one final week before heading back to brooklyn. three more days for us to miss our favorite things about the man.
eve's favorites: stories at nigh-night time (usually sung to some crazy twangy/old-timey tune), showing him her "most beautiful drawings" and talking about scary monsters who don't get us.
ruth's: having food with daddy cause daddy makes yummy food (a perfect response from ruth- no basis in reality and food centered).
charlie's: who knows. but i'm certain he and chip will have fun smiling at each other.
and the things i've missed? i've missed everything. i've missed laughing with him and watching the girls go nuts with him around. i've missed watching him feverishly sketch out his latest scheme for our apartment. i've missed his stories. i've missed the pacing and the lounging and the face he makes when he looks in the mirror. i've missed the thousands of everyday mundane things that make up partnership and family life. i can't wait for friday to come, it's going to be good to have chip around again.
i may check in within the next two weeks, but most likely not. we've got a lot of time to make up for and i don't want to be doing it in front of this screen. hope you all enjoy these last days of summer!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 12:12AM
Reader Comments (10)
You guys must be so excited to have him back!
(I love ruthie's eyes in her picture)
ruth and i must be kindred spirits...always thinking of food. i'm having a faint memory of her first morning request being ice cream when we were there...?
What great pictures of your kids. I'm sure you'll be laughing non stop once Chip is there with you. I hope that you have had a wonderful time in Oregon. What a great way to spend a month of a hot east coast summer.
Re-yu-nited...and it feels so good... Re-yu-nited cuz we understood...(that's me singing the renowned Peaches & Herb's "Reunited" chorus for you, with my hand on my imaginary earphone. you're welcome.) LOVE, love, love, the kiddie pics. Those eyes! Holy cow! I'm buyin' anything those baby blues are sellin'. You have a trio of gorgeousness. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Or-y-gun. Say hi to it for me.
Oh, do I know what it's like to see your hubby after a long absence. I hope that you enjoy every second of your last week of vacation!
The pics in this post are too cute! They are all growing up so fast.
hey this is whitney devenney...raegan's little sister. I just wanted to tell you your family is beautiful and see how you are.
cute photos of your children.
Katie, it's Tami Phipps! It's so fun to see pics of your beautiful family and see what you have been up to. Your s look so much like you! Your clothes look like they are straight from an upscale childrens boutique. So talented, it make me want to learn to sew (well let's be realistic)!
Hola Katie! Looks like you guys are enjoying your vacation! Would love to come see you and the lil boy baby when you guys get back to brooklyn. :)
>>> peace out! <<<
just saw this blog and thought of you. http://sugarcityjournal.blogspot.com/ maybe you've seen it before, but they are way cute clothes like you make.